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Pod Save America deletes, then reposts clip critical of streamer Hasan Piker

A social media clip critical of streamer Hasan Piker disappeared from Pod Save America's X account Monday morning, then reappeared hours later in extended form—raising questions about editorial decision-making at one of the Democratic Party's most influential media operations. The clip featured MSNBC's Chris Hayes and guest host Alex Wagner discussing why Piker poses electoral […]

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El-Sayed’s 2021 Sports Criticism Posts Create Campaign Credibility Gap

Abdul El-Sayed's Democratic Senate campaign is confronting questions about candidate authenticity after a review of his 2021 writings reveals a disconnect between his published critiques of American sports culture and his recent efforts to build rapport with working-class voters through his athletic background. The Michigan Democratic nominee authored multiple Substack posts in 2021 that attacked […]

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Military reshuffle masks Iran’s leadership vacuum and unresolved security failures

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei formalized six senior military appointments Monday in what analysts describe as a strategic messaging campaign disguised as organizational restructuring, moves that conceal far deeper structural problems within Tehran's command apparatus. The appointments filled positions across Iran's armed forces, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Basij paramilitary organization. They […]

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Unlicensed operator ran illegal tours repeatedly before deadly New York Harbor capsizing

Manuel Hernandez, 46, of Manville, New Jersey, had run illegal boat tours at least three times—possibly more—before Saturday night's capsizing in New York Harbor claimed the life of Sara Sanchez, 27, and her five-month-old daughter, Antonella Garcia. Yet the unlicensed operator continued with apparent impunity, raising questions about enforcement gaps in maritime safety regulations. Federal […]

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Wyden’s data center tax plan leaves key details unclear

Sen. Ron Wyden's recently unveiled proposal to tax data centers has ignited a fierce debate over who ultimately bears the cost of regulating one of America's fastest-growing industries. But buried beneath the political theater lies a more fundamental question: what exactly is Wyden trying to accomplish, and does his policy framework actually achieve it? The […]